Energized

That is the word I would use to describe my day yesterday. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to have the students back in town and how I can already see the Lord doing a lot - in many different areas of my life and on campus. The morning brought a sobering reminder of what we're up against on this campus. . .but it was also used to fuel my passion to pray and step out in faith even more.

Picture this: Sproul Plaza was packed with thousands of students yesterday morning because the inauguration was being shown on a huge screen outdoors. At one point in President Obama's speech he mentions "Christians, Muslims, Jews, and nonbelievers". Well, after each world religion was mentioned there was a reaction from the crowd. Christians received hardly any applause - probably a combination of it being mentioned first, not many Christians at Cal, and the Christians here being typically timid because of opposition. Anyway, as Muslims and Jews are mentioned the cheers are louder. But then as nonbelievers are referenced the crowd roars with the loudest cheer of them all. This is both not surprising and simultaneously heart-breaking. This is why I do what I do - God reigns victorious and it's time for Him to be made known in the hearts and lives of students here. Thanks for praying with me!

The rest of the day was packed with student appointments, a staff meeting, and a gathering with my sophomore small group girls. I'm back to the days being very full and flying by - while striving to keep my eyes on Christ in the midst of it all. So, energized is the word for the day - it's so great to be back at it!

We'll be on campus from 10-2 today and tomorrow, getting the word out about Campus Crusade at Cal and our weekly meeting on Thursday by "tabling" with the other student groups on campus. Please pray against rain - it's in the forecast but I know that God is in control of everything, even the weather. Have a blessed day!